The number of private cars in Russia per capita is growing steadily, although the country still lags far behind developed countries in this indicator. The demand for car services also tends to grow constantly, so opening your own car service is a good and promising business idea.
Instructions
Step 1
In a general sense, a car service is an enterprise that provides services for the diagnosis of the technical condition of cars, their repair and periodic maintenance. Despite the rather large supply in this market, new car services continue to appear and successfully exist, which means that the demand is even higher.
Step 2
To begin with, it is worth deciding which services will be provided in your car service. Practice shows that it is better to specialize in several types of repairs, without trying to cover all the possibilities at once, as this will affect the required area, and the list of equipment, and the number and qualifications of personnel. Therefore, select several types of service and conduct all further calculations based on this.
Step 3
Naturally, you will need to register as a sole proprietor or limited liability company. In addition, the service requires permission from the fire supervision and the sanitary-epidemiological station, and for some types of work (for example, service maintenance) - a compulsory license.
Step 4
It is very important to choose the right location for the service: away from the city center, closer to the motorway or garage cooperative. Think over the layout of the premises, the placement of workplaces, entrances, the scheme of movement of cars inside. In addition, you will have to take into account all the requirements of the supervisory authorities, for example, the presence of ventilation, utility rooms, emergency exits.
Step 5
Purchase equipment and staff. You will need lifts, stands, diagnostic devices, special tools, the set of which will depend on the types of work you have chosen. Please note that all equipment must be properly certified. As for the personnel, you will have to hire not only car mechanics, mechanics and electricians, but also an administrator, accountant and cashier.
Step 6
Finally, when all the documents are received, the equipment is installed, and the staff is ready to work, you can start an advertising campaign to attract customers. Order an attention-grabbing sign, place billboards, post ads at gas stations and near garages. Advertise yourself where the number of your potential customers is maximized. Agree with roadside cafes and place a stack of your brochures there, invite gas stations to hand out your business cards - there are a lot of inexpensive and effective advertising options. The first customers can be attracted with discounts and bonuses, thanks to which they will come back to you again and again.
